Family reveal how Olubadan died, burial plans

Family reveal how Olubadan died, burial plans

 The family of late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun
has revealed how the monarch died late Thursday and the plans for his burial.

 

The late Olubadan, according to his family will be buried
today Friday evening in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State

 

Oba Balogun who died barely 72 hours after completing two
years on the throne as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland will be buried at his
Aliiwo ancestral home by 4 p.m. according to Islamic rites.

 

His younger brother, Dr Kola Balogun, disclosed in a
statement by the late Olubadan’s media aide, Oladele Ogunsola, that “Olubadan
bowed out gracefully this evening at the University College Hospital (UCH),
Ibadan after a brief illness.”

 

He added that the late Ibadan traditional ruler was taken to
the hospital after having stayed indoors throughout Tuesday on account of a
slight malaria fever.

 

 “Baba was hale and
hearty on Monday, when he personally received the few guests who paid him
congratulatory visits on his second year anniversary on that day,” Dr Kola
Balogun said.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Olubadan
was a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree holder, and a former university
lecturer.

 

He was also a former management staff member of Shell
British Petroleum, a former gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Nigeria
People’s Party (NPP), former Senator and a successful businessman.

 

His last official outing was the Olubadan Advisory Council’s
meeting which he presided over on Saturday.

 

The late Olubadan is survived by wives, children and
grandchildren.(NAN)

Source: Family reveal how Olubadan died, burial plans

 - NigerianEye

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